Allergens in the Air Education
As promised I would like to continue to educate us all on indoor air quality. Since it is already March and typically the beginning to spring allergy season I thought I would point out some information about allergens. Some you probably already know, some you don’t. Hopefully everyone can glean a little something from it.
An allergy is an abnormal reaction or increased sensitivity to certain substances or “allergens.” The allergic individual produces symptoms when exposed to these substances which are harmless to non-allergic people. Many people have few, if any, allergies. Others are so incredibly allergic that merely taking an aspirin or getting stung by a bee can trigger a potentially life-threatening allergic reaction
Common indoor allergens
- house dust
- mold
- feathers
- wool
- cosmetics
- dander or furry pets
- tobacco smoke
- aerosols
- fresh paint
Allergens affect your immune system
When your immune system is exposed to allergens, it produces antibodies that attach themselves to certain cells in your body. These cells are found in your respiratory and gastrointestinal tracts, in your skin, and also in your blood. As part of the allergic reaction, these cells release potent chemicals such as histamine. This produces many of the familiar allergic symptoms seen in hay fever, for example — runny eyes and nose, itching and sneezing.
What can you do to prevent allergies?
You can’t prevent allergies. About all you can do is to avoid symptoms by avoiding known allergens.
If you are allergic to common outdoor/indoor allergens such as pollen, trees, dust, dander or grass there are also some simple steps you can take to find relief:
- Keep your windows closed and avoid spending time outdoors when your allergies are acting up.
- Use of a quality air filtration system can reduce the level of allergens in your indoor air.
- Wear a protective allergy mask when you’re doing yard work.
- Avoid fresh-cut grass
Source: http://www.amaircare.com/Clean-Allergens.shtml
Whether it’s new information to you or not I hope it has helped in some way. We have everything from superior air duct cleaning to superior air filtration products and systems to help you in your quest for clean air to breathe! Give us a call so we can help!
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